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Detection and quantification of microorganisms in anaerobic bioreactors

Detection and quantification of microorganisms in anaerobic bioreactors The presence of sulfate in anaerobic reactors can trigger competitive and syntrophic interactions between various groups of microorganisms, such as sulfate reducers, methanogens and acetogens. In order to steer the reactor process in the direction of sulfidogenesis or methanogenesis, it is essential to get insight into the population dynamics of these groups of microorganisms upon changes in the reactor operating conditions. Several methods exist to characterize and quantify the microbial sludge composition. Combining classical microbiological and modern molecular-based sludge characterization methods has proven to be a powerful approach to study the microbial composition of the anaerobic sludge. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Biodegradation Springer Journals

Detection and quantification of microorganisms in anaerobic bioreactors

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Publisher
Springer Journals
Copyright
Copyright © 1998 by Kluwer Academic Publishers
Subject
Environment; Geochemistry; Soil Science & Conservation; Terrestrial Pollution; Waste Management/Waste Technology; Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution
ISSN
0923-9820
eISSN
1572-9729
DOI
10.1023/A:1008300423935
pmid
16237593
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Abstract

The presence of sulfate in anaerobic reactors can trigger competitive and syntrophic interactions between various groups of microorganisms, such as sulfate reducers, methanogens and acetogens. In order to steer the reactor process in the direction of sulfidogenesis or methanogenesis, it is essential to get insight into the population dynamics of these groups of microorganisms upon changes in the reactor operating conditions. Several methods exist to characterize and quantify the microbial sludge composition. Combining classical microbiological and modern molecular-based sludge characterization methods has proven to be a powerful approach to study the microbial composition of the anaerobic sludge.

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BiodegradationSpringer Journals

Published: Oct 13, 2004

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